Medical Negligence Solicitors in Sheffield

If the medical treatment you received in Sheffield caused harm that should have been avoided, you may have grounds for a claim. Our medical negligence solicitors can explain how the law applies to what happened to you and what compensation might cover.

Most people who contact us have never been involved in a legal claim before. We explain things in plain terms, set out what each stage involves, and give you a realistic view of the case rather than an optimistic one. You will always know where things stand.

We take on most claims under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), commonly called no win, no fee. There is nothing to pay towards our fees if the claim is not successful, so the cost of finding out need not be what stops you.

It is sensible to get advice early. The general rule is that a claim must be started within three years, though where the patient is a child, that period does not begin until their 18th birthday. Different rules also apply where someone lacks the capacity to bring a claim themselves.

Contact our medical negligence solicitors in Sheffield

If you believe you were harmed by negligent medical care in Sheffield, please contact us for a free initial conversation about your options. There is no obligation and no charge for that first discussion.

Our Sheffield medical negligence services

Amputation claims

Losing a limb has consequences that reach into every part of daily life. A claim may be possible where the amputation followed avoidable delay, for instance, an infection allowed to progress, a blood supply problem that was not investigated, or a fracture that was managed badly. We can assess whether better care would have produced a different result.

You can read more about our amputation claims services.

Birth injury claims

Where harm is caused during pregnancy, birth, or the days that follow, the consequences can permanently shape a family. Claims may relate to monitoring in labour, delay in delivering a baby in distress, or avoidable injuries to the mother. Because a child’s claim can generally be brought at any point up to their 21st birthday, there is often more time available than parents expect.

You can read more about our birth injury claims services.

Cancer misdiagnosis claims

When a cancer diagnosis comes later than it should, treatment options can narrow, and the outlook can change. We investigate claims involving symptoms that were not taken seriously, referrals that were not made under the urgent pathway, and scans or biopsies that were reported incorrectly. Expert oncology evidence is used to show what earlier diagnosis would have meant.

You can read more about our cancer misdiagnosis claims services.

Cauda equina syndrome claims

Cauda equina syndrome comes from compression of the nerves at the base of the spine, and it needs to be diagnosed and operated on urgently. Where the symptoms are dismissed, or an MRI scan is delayed, the resulting loss of bladder, bowel or sexual function may be permanent. We can look at how quickly your presentation was recognised and acted upon.

You can read more about our cauda equina syndrome claims services.

Complex injury claims

Not every claim is confined to a single injury. Some involve harm across several areas of your body and may well result in care needs that will continue for the rest of someone’s life. These claims need careful valuation, and we work with medical, care and employment experts to make sure nothing significant is left out of the calculation.

You can read more about our complex injury claims services.

Fatal injury claims

If a member of your family died because their care fell short, a claim can recover the losses the family has suffered and establish the facts on the record. We can act for the estate and for those who were financially dependent, and can support you through any inquest. We will move at whatever pace feels manageable.

You can read more about our fatal injury claims services.

Spinal injury claims

Negligent treatment that damages the spine can permanently reduce someone’s mobility and independence. We advise on claims arising from surgical error, from injuries that were not identified on assessment, and from delayed treatment of spinal cord compression. Compensation should account for care, adaptations and lost income over the long term.

You can read more about our spinal injury claims services.

Traumatic brain injury claims

A brain injury affects far more than physical health. Concentration, memory, mood and relationships can all change, and the effects may only become clear over time. We handle claims where the injury resulted from a surgical or anaesthetic error, or from a failure to treat bleeding, oxygen deprivation or infection in time.

You can read more about our traumatic brain injury claims services.

Our fees for medical negligence claims in Sheffield

We would rather talk about costs openly at the start than surprise you later. Most medical negligence claims are funded by a Conditional Fee Agreement, more commonly known as no win, no fee, which means our fees are not payable by you if the claim does not succeed.

We will explain how the funding works, what happens if you win, and where any insurance cover applies, before you commit to anything.

Local resources for medical negligence claims in Sheffield

Sheffield Combined Court Centre

Clinical negligence claims are civil matters, and cases in the city are dealt with at Sheffield Combined Court Centre at 50 West Bar, Sheffield, S3 8PH. The centre hears civil, family and criminal work. It is worth saying that the large majority of claims are settled by agreement without any hearing.

You can read more about Sheffield Combined Court Centre.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of adult hospital care in the city, across sites including the Northern General and the Royal Hallamshire. It is also one of the region’s major trauma centres. Where the treatment in question took place at one of its hospitals, the claim is made against the trust and answered by NHS Resolution.

You can read more about Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist paediatric care for the city and much of South Yorkshire. If a claim concerns a child, the time limit works differently: the three-year period does not start to run until the child turns 18. A parent can still bring a claim on a child’s behalf before then, and there are usually good reasons to do so.

You can read more about Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

NHS Resolution

NHS Resolution is the organisation that responds to clinical negligence claims made against NHS bodies in England. It gathers the trust’s evidence, takes its own expert opinions, and then decides whether liability is accepted. We handle that correspondence and keep you updated on what it means for your case.

You can read more about NHS Resolution.